Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
8 unit

chicken thighs

cut into chunks

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

coriander seed

crushed

3 cm

gingerroot

3 unit

garlic cloves

3 tbsp

Greek yogurt

1 tsp

fenugreek seeds

1 unit

lime

juice of

2 tbsp

mustard oil

1 tbsp

oil

5 cm

cassia stick

3 unit

green cardamoms

2 unit

bay leaves

3 unit

cloves

1 tsp

cumin seed

1 unit

onion

finely diced

3 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1 tbsp

ginger

minced

2 tsp

cumin seeds

2 tsp

coriander seeds

3 unit

fresh tomatoes

1 tbsp

cashew nuts

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

turmeric

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

dried fenugreek leaves

100 ml

double cream

Step 1
~3 min

Cut chicken thighs into chunks.

Step 2
~3 min

Blend salt, chili powder, crushed coriander seed, gingerroot, garlic, Greek yogurt, fenugreek seeds, and lime juice to create the marinade.

Step 3
~3 min

Coat the chicken with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat mustard oil in a pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Add cassia, cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, and cumin seeds to the hot oil.

Step 6
~3 min

Sauté the spices until fragrant.

Step 7
~3 min

Add finely diced onion to the pan.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook onion gently until golden brown (approximately 20 minutes).

Step 9
~3 min

Add salt to taste.

Step 10
~3 min

Add turmeric, minced ginger, and minced garlic to the pan.

Step 11
~3 min

Pound cumin and coriander seeds.

Step 12
~3 min

Stir the pounded seeds and chili powder into the pan.

Step 13
~3 min

Add a splash of water to prevent spices from burning.

Step 14
~3 min

Puree fresh tomatoes using a blender.

Step 15
~3 min

Blend cashew nuts into a powder.

Step 16
~3 min

Stir the cashew nut powder into the tomato puree to form a paste.

Step 17
~3 min

Add the nut and tomato paste to the sauce in the pan.

Step 18
~3 min

Add a little water to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, adding more water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Step 19
~3 min

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 20
~3 min

Place the marinated chicken onto an oven tray and pour the oil over the chicken.

Step 21
~3 min

Cook in the oven for 15-25 minutes, until the chicken is slightly charred around the edges.

Step 22
~3 min

Add the cooked chicken to the sauce.

Step 23
~3 min

Stir to combine the chicken and sauce.

Step 24
~3 min

Simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Step 25
~3 min

Add dried fenugreek leaves to the sauce.

Step 26
~3 min

Pour in double cream and stir.

Step 27
~3 min

Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 28
~3 min

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.

Adjust spice levels according to preference.

Serve with rice or naan bread.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with basmati rice.

Serve with naan bread.

Serve with raita (yogurt dip).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Samosas
Onion Bhajis
Cucumber Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India/United Kingdom

Cultural Significance

Popular worldwide Indian dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Eid

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Meal
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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